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radou said:All you need is a hydrant and a neat http://www.newfire.com.au/images/hydrant_pic.jpg.
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Are College Guys Wearing Too Much Cologne?
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The discussion centers around the annoyance of excessive cologne use by male students in classrooms, particularly in Los Angeles. Participants express frustration over strong fragrances that lead to headaches and discomfort, especially during exams. There is a notable contrast between past and present attitudes towards cologne, with a sentiment that young men now overapply it, often to the point of being overwhelming. Some contributors suggest that this behavior may stem from a desire to impress or cover up personal hygiene issues. The conversation touches on the potential health impacts of fragrance chemicals, particularly for those with sensitivities, and raises the idea of implementing scent-free policies in educational environments. Humor is used throughout, with suggestions for discreetly addressing the issue, including slipping notes to offenders or using unconventional methods to combat the strong scents. Overall, the thread highlights a shared irritation with olfactory overload in academic settings.
It rubs the soap
on its skin -
Or else it gets
the hose again.
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A little different, if you are the one in the in the pit (not that I would know.)Math Is Hard said:
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Math Is Hard said:It rubs the soap
on its skin -
Or else it gets
the hose again.
turbo-1 said:
Edit: yeah, liquid soap seems to be the solution (?).
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I always thought you were a lecturer -- or is the student'teacher relationship very informal in LAMath Is Hard said:
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LOL@J77.
I do a little of both. I teach training classes at work, but I am also going to school part-time to finish up a degree.
There were two overly-cologned boys in front of me in class today, sitting very close together. I think they are a couple. At least the fragrances did not clash too horribly. It was either sit by them or the spikey-haired kid (mr. cool) who wears more cologne than the two of them put together.
Maybe it's just the warm summer making everyone more aromatic.
I do a little of both. I teach training classes at work, but I am also going to school part-time to finish up a degree.
There were two overly-cologned boys in front of me in class today, sitting very close together. I think they are a couple. At least the fragrances did not clash too horribly. It was either sit by them or the spikey-haired kid (mr. cool) who wears more cologne than the two of them put together.
Maybe it's just the warm summer making everyone more aromatic.
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Maybe the people in LA are so cool they sweat cologne?
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All I know is I have an exam next week and I'm bringing a gas mask with me. 
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Math Is Hard said:All I know is I have an exam next week and I'm bringing a gas mask with me.
Good luck with your exam!
To get rid of nasty smells( of other) I always use lots of perfume!
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oh, so you suggest "fighting fire with fire" then, Lisa?
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If you use perfume to fight the "perfume boys" you will have joined their little club. If you can stand to eat in their presence, sit next to one of them and enjoy a tuna and garlic sandwich with lots of onions. Be sure to lean in close and whisper sweet nothings to them so they get to enjoy your breath.Math Is Hard said:
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turbo-1 said:If you use perfume to fight the "perfume boys" you will have joined their little club. If you can stand to eat in their presence, sit next to one of them and enjoy a tuna and garlic sandwich with lots of onions. Be sure to lean in close and whisper sweet nothings to them so they get to enjoy your breath.
That just might work. If they're so into cologne, they might be easily offended by more natural odors.- #42
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Have you gone up to them and said, "You use too much cologne"?